2002 Volvo V70 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Volvo V70, 3% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2002 V70 Volvo brake light relay. I am experiencing a safety issue where I step on my brakes and sometimes my side brake lights work and most times they do not. The hatch brake light always works. There was a 2004 recall for 2002 volvos but according to Volvo my VIN was not included in the recall. However, I am experiencing the exact same safety issue and had it confirmed by a mechanic. Is there a way to get my vehicle repaired under this recall? Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #10258761, filed 2009-02, 68,500 milesRelated recalls
- 04V051000Feb 2, 2004On certain sport utility vehicles, the rear left and right brake light relays may not function when the brake pedal is depressed or may stay on continuously…Covers: Volvo V70 2002, V70XC 2002
Related service bulletins
- 10157889Feb 14, 2019This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
- 10167828Dec 3, 2016This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
- 10020262Jul 26, 2006Follow the complete diagnostic fault-tracing path outlined in vida when repairing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) related to the brake control system.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 29% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 3 | 14% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 10 | 5% |
| 2000 | 6 | 6% |
| 1999 | 13 | 8% |
| 1998 | 49 | 26% |
Other parts of the 2002 Volvo V70
17 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Volvo V70
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology